Ledger Unveils $899 Atom Device Amid $90 Million Crypto Theft Investigation
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Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger SAS has launched the Atom, a smartphone-like device priced at $899, designed to enhance security for digital assets. This announcement comes after a security incident involving a $90 million theft, prompting Ledger to pause sales of some hardware in Southeast Asia.
The Atom is an Android-based device that functions as a companion to smartphones, allowing users to run apps like WhatsApp and Instagram while providing a protected mode for managing digital assets. It features Solana Mobile integration and hardware-tampering protections, reflecting Ledger's efforts to regain user trust following recent security challenges.
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“Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger SAS is launching a smartphone-like device for users seeking extra protection for their digital assets and online activity, in the wake of a security incident involving some of its products.”
Bloomberg — Ledger Unveils $899 Smartphone-Like Device After $90 Million Crypto Theft“Ledger has announced its latest crypto-centric hardware effort, the Android-based Atom, a device that resembles a phone but is instead designed to be used alongside one.”
The Verge — Ledger’s new hardware wallet is an Android phone without the phone“Ledger’s Atom will run apps like WhatsApp and Instragram and let users switch between smartphone functions and a protected mode for managing digital assets.”
coindesk — Under pressure, Ledger unveils plan to turn its crypto hardware wallet into a smartphone
“Dominic Preston / The Verge: Ledger unveils Atom, an $899 data-only Android-based smartphone companion device launching in summer 2027, as it pauses some sales following hardware tampering — ”
techmeme — Ledger unveils Atom, an $899 data-only Android-based smartphone companion device launching in summer 2027, as it pauses some sales following hardware tampering (Dominic Preston/The Verge)“Ledger unveiled Atom, an Android-based security device with Solana Mobile integration, AI-agent controls, and hardware-tampering protections.”
the block — Ledger unveils Atom Android device with Solana Mobile integration and new tamper protections amid investigation into modified wallets
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